The Last Show with David Cooper

David Cooper
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Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, We are the final word for the curious mind. We sit at the intersection of "need-to-know" and "can’t-believe-it," delivering high-res talk for a low-def world. Join David Cooper as he explores #sex, #science and #society. Of course there's a large slice of absurdity, providing the info you didn't know you needed. What to Expect: • Intelligent Banter: No scripts, just honest conversation. • Eclectic Guests: Thought Leaders and eccentrics. • Useful Info: Practical wisdom for the modern skeptic. Dinner party! • Total Transparency: Raw confessions and relatability. Have a story or something to say? Leave a comment or call toll-free from the US & Canada: 1-888-505-66-44 (message and data rates may apply from your carrier; we do not charge for text messages) Follow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/lastshow.pizza New episodes five days a week. No promises.

  1. 2h ago

    FULL EPISODE: Ask (Not a) Doctor Cooper - August 6, 2026

    On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy brings us the following stories: Broadband cables are surprisingly good at detecting earthquakes; LinkedIn adds new 'Seems Like AI Slop' button to report all the AI slop; An artist's phone fell from a plane, and it was found in a canola field in 'pristine' condition; An AI-supervised remote exam went so badly that 58,000 students must retake it; and Several states report cyberattacks as spy agencies suspect Iran is targeting water. Given that the cyclosporiasis outbreak has now claimed lives, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains how we got here. Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos ponders whether 'phone body' exists and whether it's responsible for your weak hands, blurry vision, and bad posture. For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following animal-related stories: Why some people are mosquito magnets while others get away unbitten; and Lemurs fall prey to human herpes virus. Cliff asks Doctor Cooper – who isn't a licensed, practising, or otherwise real doctor... you know, for legal purposes – how to deal with a negative customer review. Clinical psychologist specializing in sex therapy Marianne Brandon warns that AI agents are coming for your sex life, and explains how the next frontier of sex tech will be even more personal. (Listen to more of Marianne on The Sex Doctors Podcast here.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Dr. Isaac Bogoch (30:00) Dr. Chris Labos (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:50) Marianne Brandon pt. 1 (1:09:50) Marianne Brandon pt. 2 (1:19:08) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 14h ago

    Venus's Vast Oceans; Drought-Damaged Aquifers; Are People Getting Dumber?

    For science news, professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers the following: Hell-world Venus may have once had oceans across 90% of its hot, dry surface⁠; California's drought has now caused irreversible damage to a crucial aquifer⁠; An erratic aerial approach enables survival during mating in the cannibalistic killer fly⁠; and The reverse Flynn effect: Are people actually getting dumber⁠? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 16h ago

    Open-Mindedness Could Be Bad for Mental Health

    Social psychology researcher ⁠Michael Prinzing⁠ discusses how ⁠a certain form of intellectual humility (or open-mindedness) is linked to lower well-being⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 19h ago

    Why Do We Go Into Therapy, Anyway?

    Addressing the common misconception that seeing a mental health professional will make you happy, for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ joins David to tackle the deceptively simple question of why people go into therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 21h ago

    Kids Who Own Cellphones Struggle With Reading

    Reading, literacy, and education researcher ⁠Laura Rhinehart⁠ outlines how ⁠kids who own cellphones have poorer reading comprehension scores than those who don't⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 1d ago

    Are Reviews Ruining Your Life?

    Reporter ⁠Emily Stewart⁠ explains how ⁠our obsession with online reviews might be ruining our lives⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 1d ago

    FULL EPISODE: The Air Force Is Curious About Killer Flies - August 5, 2026

    For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers the following: Hell-world Venus may have once had oceans across 90% of its hot, dry surface; California's drought has now caused irreversible damage to a crucial aquifer; An erratic aerial approach enables survival during mating in the cannibalistic killer fly; and The reverse Flynn effect: Are people actually getting dumber? Reporter Emily Stewart explains how our obsession with online reviews might be ruining our lives. Reading, literacy, and education researcher Laura Rhinehart outlines how kids who own cellphones have poorer reading comprehension scores than those who don't. Addressing the common misconception that seeing a mental health professional will make you happy, for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld joins David to tackle the deceptively simple question of why people go into therapy. Social psychology researcher Michael Prinzing discusses how a certain form of intellectual humility (or open-mindedness) is linked to lower well-being. Psychology professor Adar Eisenbruch reveals the evolutionary reasons behind who we choose as friends. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:06) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Emily Stewart (30:00) Laura Rhinehart (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Michael Prinzing (1:09:50) Adar Eisenbruch (1:19:08) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 1d ago

    The Rocket Crashing on the Lunar Surface

    Astrobiology professor ⁠Sarah Rugheimer⁠ covers ⁠what we might expect to see when a SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon this week⁠. Check out Sarah's course Experiencing James Webb on The Great Courses here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, We are the final word for the curious mind. We sit at the intersection of "need-to-know" and "can’t-believe-it," delivering high-res talk for a low-def world. Join David Cooper as he explores #sex, #science and #society. Of course there's a large slice of absurdity, providing the info you didn't know you needed. What to Expect: • Intelligent Banter: No scripts, just honest conversation. • Eclectic Guests: Thought Leaders and eccentrics. • Useful Info: Practical wisdom for the modern skeptic. Dinner party! • Total Transparency: Raw confessions and relatability. Have a story or something to say? Leave a comment or call toll-free from the US & Canada: 1-888-505-66-44 (message and data rates may apply from your carrier; we do not charge for text messages) Follow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/lastshow.pizza New episodes five days a week. No promises.

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